One of the most annoying fallacies about science fiction and fantasy books is that they're less connected to reality than "realistic" fiction. In fact, SF and fantasy authors draw on real experiences and facts all the time, as some of the top authors told Jeff VanderMeer. »8/25/14 10:38am 8/25/14 10:38am

It's the middle of summer — the time of year when wanderlust takes over our brains. You want to leave your home and your job and explore what the world has to offer. But here's the next best thing — 15 books that take place in science fiction and fantasy versions of the most fascinating places on Earth. »7/11/14 1:15pm 7/11/14 1:15pm

Lagoon, Nnedi Okorafor's latest novel, is a swirling writhing cross section of life in Lagos, Nigeria as aliens make contact for the first time ever. It doesn't go smoothly — a fact which allows Okorafor to bring to life a fascinating view of Lagos in all its contradictions. »5/12/14 8:23pm 5/12/14 8:23pm

This month, a major fantasy series comes to its long-awaited conclusion. Anne Rice turns her attention to werewolves. Dan Simmons and Dave Eggers meet the Abominable Snowman and Facebook, respectively. Here are all the science fiction and fantasy books you must check out in October! »10/08/13 2:38pm 10/08/13 2:38pm

This is the first piece of concept art for the movie Who Fears Death, based on the award-winning science fiction novel by Nnedi Okorafor, about post-apocalyptic Africa. »5/10/11 11:30am 5/10/11 11:30am

Amazon has published its list of the best science fiction and fantasy books of the year, and chances are you've got some catching up to do. There's a nice mix of books you've heard of and some you definitely haven't. »11/04/10 1:21pm 11/04/10 1:21pm

A new anthology of Mars stories, coming from Viking next April, includes just about everybody you'd want to see in its table of contents. Kim Stanley Robinson, Kage Baker, Alastair Reynolds, and more. And the cover looks stunning. »7/12/10 6:20am 7/12/10 6:20am

N.K. Jemisin, author of The Hundred Thousand Kingdoms, reviews the first adult novel from award-winning writer Nnedi Okorafor. Who Fears Death is a tale of post-apocalyptic Africa, where water is scarce and genocide shapes a young woman's magical abilities.»6/10/10 8:30am 6/10/10 8:30am

If you believe in reading short fiction for pleasure, you're condemned to frequent disappointment. Most short fiction, even the good stuff, is... laborious. So when reading the anthology Eclipse Three, you may be startled at the unexpected sensation of enjoyment. »11/19/09 1:00pm 11/19/09 1:00pm